South Dakota is a fantastic place to get away and give your family a cozy and relaxing holiday vacation. There are plenty of unique holiday events that you can only find here in South Dakota. You can be at the heart of all the festivities by booking directly with Rushmore Express this holiday season. Here is how you can celebrate the holidays the best way possible at these South Dakota events this year with your friends.
Keystones’ Victorian Christmas
The Keystones’ Victorian Christmas kicks off the holiday festivities in South Dakota. Visit the Keystone Community Center & Library to see a vendor craft fair, silent auction, and plenty of opportunities to shop for unique Christmas gifts, holiday meals, and Turkey Bingo. Remember to take a family Christmas photo near the holiday lights and trees.
Holiday Express
Jump aboard the Holiday Express for a one-hour round-trip from Hill City to the North Pole. Once there, Santa will board the train and ride back to Hill City, ensuring to visit all the good boys and girls onboard. Parents can enjoy hot cocoa and sugar cookies. The Holiday Express also offers first-class seats and limited runs for adults (21+), including spiked hot cocoa in a keepsake mug.
Christmas Night of Light
To see the South Dakota scenery light up, you must see the Christmas Night of Light at Storybook Island. See almost nine acres illuminated at night. Storybook Island is an amusement park in Rapid City that includes characters and locations from children’s books.
Ring In The Holidays In South Dakota
As you will soon see, there are a lot of festive holiday events in South Dakota. You can best take advantage of this special time by booking directly with Rushmore Express for your family holiday vacation. We are near the Badlands, with more parks, hiking trails, and wildlife. Rushmore Express has relaxing amenities and luxuries like granite fireplaces, 55-inch televisions, free wifi, whirlpools, and in-room coffee. Book directly online or call today at 605-666-4483.